JCYF Check Ceremony

On February 12th 2017,  JCYF successfully hosted a fantastic check ceremony. The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is a Jewish youth philanthropy program for teens in 8th through 12th grade.  Each teen contributes $120 which is matched and pooled by the Ricky and Andrew J. Shechtel Philanthropic Fund and the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks.

This results in a total giving amount of $360 per teen. Each of ten groups decide how to distribute the pooled funds to different Jewish non-profit organizations. Teens involved with this program were able to present the final amounts for each organization picked at the check ceremony.

Thank you PJmedia for writing a great article on this successful event!

Click here to read the article “Princeton’s JCYF a world Leader in Connecting Teens to Jewish Community through Philanthropy”

To find out more information about JCYF, visit our JCYF page.

Music & Memory Program

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County has announced that it has become a certified provider of Music & Memory, an award-winning program that offers personalized music to older adults who are aging in their own homes.  The purpose of Music & Memory is to enhance quality of life by helping people reconnect with the world through personalized music and music-triggered memories.  JFCS will be offering the program to seniors in their own homes who are isolated, living with dementia, cognitive decline and other chronic illnesses.

Michelle Napell, Executive Director of JFCS, explains, “Music can transport us to our past and bring about fond memories from youth or life’s special events.”  She explains that specific artists and songs are the key to the program’s success.  “Music & Memory’s work is rooted in extensive neuroscience research and listening to person-centered music has had some amazing benefits:  increased attention and cooperation, reduced confusion and agitation, as well as enhanced engagement and socialization.”

JFCS will provide Music & Memory participants with:

  • An iPod Shuffle, headphones and a personally-selected playlist of songs
  • An assessment to determine music preferences
  • A home visit by a JFCS licensed social worker to instruct the participant and/or the caregiver on how to use the iPod
  • Follow-up to evaluate the program and to modify playlists

“We are honored to be one of the charter agencies that will be offering the program in a home setting,” says Beverly Mishkin, JFCS Director of Senior Services.  “Family members will be invited and encouraged to get involved in helping to form their loved one’s personalized playlist.  This is an ongoing opportunity for loved ones to take a musical journey together.”

There is no fee for participation as the program is made possible by grants from Janssen Pharmaceuticals and the Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies.  For full details, see the program flyer or contact Beverly Mishkin at 609-987-8100, ext. 203 or beverlym@jfcsonline.org.

“We Are All Jews.”

Roddie Edmonds was the only U.S. soldiers recognized as righteous among the nations. He faced a dilemma, turn over the American-Jewish soldiers under his command in the German prisoner of war camp where they were interned, or risk being shot by the prison’s commander. Roddie’s son, Pastor Chris Edmonds, will share the story of his father’s bravery and heroism. This event is brought to you by JFCS, Adath Israel & Beth Chaim Congregation.

 

DAY 1: March 5, 2017

Adath Israel Congregation
1958 Lawrenceville Rd.
Lawrenceville, NJ

5:30pm Dairy Dinner Reception ($36 pp)
7:00pm Presentation (free and open to public)
Dessert to Follow

RSVP to 609-896-4977 or http://www.adathisraelnj.org/event-rsvp/

 

DAY 2: March 6, 2017

Congregation Beth Chaim
329 Village Rd. East
West Windsor, NJ

10:00am Presentation (free and open to the public)
Light Refreshments will be Served

RSVP to 609-987-8100, ext. 126 or bethe@jfcsonline.org 

Click here to see the program flyer for more information

Mini Mitzvah Scavenger Hunt

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When: Sunday, March 5, 2017
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: Approximately $25 per family
Location: Meet at Shoprite Lawrenceville

Join JFCS and TJC’s Mini Mitzvah Corps for a Scavenger Hunt, to help shop and stock the JFCS Kosher Food Pantry! Meet at 1:00 in the lobby of Shoprite (3373 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville) to receive scavenger hunt instructions. After finding and purchasing items, drive to the JFCS Kosher Pantry (707 Alexander Rd- Suite 204, Princeton Junction)

See the flyer for all the details, or RSVP to tjcfamilies@thejewishcenter.org

Sage Advice

Kosher Café West

Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.

Congregation Beth Chaim (329 Village Rd. East, Princeton Junction)

 

2000 years ago, the ancient Rabbis, perhaps inspired by their Roman neighbors, provided philosophical insights into how to live one’s life. We will examine these timeless pieces of wisdom to see the guidance they provide for our own growth and development. A kosher lunch will be served and registration is required by 2/17. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126. The program is open to all and there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.

 

 

Have You Had The Conversation?

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 11:30am – 2pm
Beth El Synagogue (50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor)

To highlight the importance of discussing your end-of-life wishes with friends, family and your doctors, Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County and The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute are sponsoring a kosher lunch followed by a discussion led by Janet Hayden, LCSW, Administrator, Greenwood House Homecare/Hospice, and a film screening of “The Bucket List.” Open to the community. Please RSVP to Beth Englezos at Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County no later than 2/16/17 at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126.

 

Tu B’Shvat Seder

Kosher Café East
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue (50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor)

Join us for a Tu B’Shvat Seder as we celebrate the New Year of the Trees. Chaplain Beverly Rubman will lead this program. A kosher lunch will be served and registration is required by 2/3.  RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org  or 609-987-8100, ext. 126. The program is open to all and there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.